Jordan Levine is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2003. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jay Marks is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hauppauge, NY. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 39 years of industry experience. Marks has worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1996 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1986. He is also president of JHM Financial Services Group, Inc., a firm involved in the sale of individual life, health, and group health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as ongoing annual relationships that provide written recommendations without investment discretion.

Suzanne Walsh is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2010. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Richard Westerberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Northeast Asset Management Inc. He occasionally recommends life insurance and fixed annuity products and serves as president of Westerberg Wealth Management, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of brokerage and investment advisory services with an emphasis on integrated platforms, asset-allocation tools, and access to third-party money managers.

James Bishop is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' individual financial goals and adapt to evolving market conditions. He provides clients with access to Merrill’s investment insights as well as the banking and lending services of Bank of America. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY at Old Westbury and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is committed to working closely with clients one-on-one to develop tailored financial strategies designed to support their long-term objectives. In addition to his professional responsibilities, James is engaged in community activities and volunteers with local organizations, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Paivi Cartwright is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and conducts due diligence on alternative investments through its dedicated research center.

Scot Krempa is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sayville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Krempa is president of an online Christian retailer, serves as an elder involved in financial decisions at New Life Community Church, and acts as vice president of softball for Sayville Little League. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment products, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Heeter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and American Portfolios Financial Services INC. Before entering the financial advisory field, he worked for five years at Baiting Hollow Golf Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

John Surace is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He has worked with firms including Avantax and AXA Advisors and currently serves as President of S&P Associates of LI, Inc., where he manages client relationships and oversees investment performance. His background also includes fixed life insurance sales and financial advisory roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing access to both affiliated and unaffiliated investment managers across multiple program structures.

Nagendra Singh is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent 15 years with American Portfolios Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is an adjunct professor at NYU teaching graduate students and is involved in tax preparation through his ownership and management of tax-related businesses. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with a range of managed account solutions and third-party money manager access.

Ahmadzia Hatami is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and also spent 19 years at Astoria Federal. He is based in Patchogue, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Antonios Franks is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and totaling 33 years of industry experience. His career includes twenty years at MetLife Securities Inc. prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers annual, collaborative financial planning engagements and a variety of investment programs tailored to client goals.

Aragorn Batsford is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial and affiliated firms since 2006 and also owns 2 B Planning Inc, a business involved in insurance advisory and consulting. Additionally, he serves as successor trustee for a family trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities and specialized employer advisory programs.

Steven Tambone is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a board member of S. George's Golf & Country Club in Setauket, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Margreit Mc Innis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual and Ameriprise, and she is also an author of novels and eBooks on creative writing. In addition to her advisory work, she operates a financial coaching and education business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

James Siciliano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Karwoski is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2013, he has worked with clients to provide customized investment strategies tailored to their individual goals. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income strategies, personal retirement planning, and special needs planning, among others. Michael focuses on simplifying clients’ financial lives by prioritizing their objectives and developing personalized strategies. Michael has been a registered Financial Advisor since 2010. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Yale University, where he also competed in Division 1 hockey and lacrosse. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of work, Michael enjoys coaching youth lacrosse, playing golf, and participating in various outdoor sports. He lives in Northport, NY, with his wife Brenna and daughter Caroline. He volunteers with community organizations and values the Merrill tradition of community service.

Ryan La Mar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sayville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, he worked at Steel Ridge Advisors and has been involved with Binghamton University since 2022. He has also participated in community activities with the Sayville Yacht Club and local schools. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines algorithmic tools with advisor oversight and delivers a broad range of advisory and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Ivy Peterson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mount Sinai, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Gold Coast Wealth Advisors LLC, a business used to manage staff and office expenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a combination of research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a committee to generate and tailor retirement income recommendations.

Dominic Stilletti is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and previously at Capital One Investment Services, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.